An updated wrestling game.

Original N64europe review

THQ has released her second N64 game in her Wrestling game series, WCW/nWo Revenge. This second game won't be the last one because THQ is already working on there third game, WCW/nWo Nitro. But now back to WCW/nWo Revenge. I myself own the great game WCW/nWo World Tour, so I was very interested what makes Revenge better than World Tour. Well, to start Revenge has up to 50 wrestlers in stock for you but also a option to make your own wrestlers! In this option you can create your fantasy wrestlers and make them a world champion as you play the game.

Developer Asmik has kept up with the fast-and-furious changes of wrestling '98, including all the latest stars. Sting have joined Kevin Nash and his rebellious Wolfpac, while Giant and Scott Steiner have gone over to Hollywood's Black-and-White Express (a.k.a. nWo White). While viewing the departed foursome as worse than dirt, WCW stalwarts Diamond Dallas Page, Rick Steiner and World Heavyweight Champion Goldberg have done such a good job of recruiting that the WCW now boasts 26 wrestlers, up from a scant dozen in World Tour. The newcomers include budding superstars like Chris Jericho. Meanwhile, the mysterious Raven and his small but ruthless Flock lie in wait for their main chance. The gigantic Brian Adams has sided with nWo Hogan and the savage K-Dawg has joined the rival Wolfpac, dubbed "nWo Red" in the game. If any more disgruntled wrestlers jump ship -- and rest assured, they will -- Revenge gives you the option of decking out any gladiator in dark nWo duds, grungy Raven wear, or nice, clean WCW finery.

The game features five WCW venues: Monday Nitro, Souled Out, Super Brawl, Bash at the Beach, Halloween Havoc and Starcade plus a hidden venue.

In play control Revenge emphasises fun, rather than an overly complex fighting engine. Three difficulty levels and multiple handicap settings make it easy to unleash mayhem in the squared circle right from the opening bell. Wrestlers perform their actual moves, but the controls stay the same from wrestler to wrestler. For example, a tap of the B Button when a wrestler is standing and facing his rival always delivers a weak punch or kick. Pressing the A Button results in a weak or strong grapple, depending on how long you hold down the button. Push the Control Pad toward the turnbuckle and press Down C to climb. Outside the ring, you can reach into the crowd and grab a weapon by pressing the Control Pad and Up C.

As in World Tour the spinning of the control stick intimidates the the other player which makes the game even more fun to play. Just make sure that your opponent doesn't unleash a brutal attack when your arms are raised high in triumph. When the Spirit Meter flashes "Special," a juiced-up wrestler can unleash one of five special attacks available in the game. Thanks to the Rumble Pak, you can feel each special in its full Richter-rattling glory!

All in one this is a fantastic game. THQ improved its wrestling game definitely! So get out and buy the game now!! It has been released in Europe so have fun!

- By Tim Symons